Getting Started
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Getting Started
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System does not 
power on and the 
LEDs on the front of 
the computer are not 
flashing.
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OR
Press and hold the power button 
for less than 4 seconds. If the 
hard drive LED does not turn on 
green then:
1. Check that the unit is 
plugged into a working AC 
outlet.
2. Open hood and check that 
the power button harness is 
properly connected to the 
system board.
3. Check that both power 
supply cables are properly 
connected to the system 
board.
4. Check to see if the 5 V_aux 
light on the system board is 
turned on. If it is turned on, 
then replace the power 
button harness.
5. If the 5 V_aux light on the 
system board is not turned 
on, then replace the power 
supply.
6. Replace the system board.
Solving General Problems (Continued)
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